Lincoln Wall”, and Look for Reminders of the Old Mining Days While Viewing Wildlife Species

The 1.8-mile hike consists of old field succession DESCRIPTION OF TRAILS stands of tree, a Civilian Conservation Corps pine 1. LAKE TRAIL: EASY — 1.5 miles. Starts at the

grove, and the newly reclaimed Weber Lake. The boat rental building (Civilian Conservation Corps lake is testimony to the reclamation efforts of the ranger cabin) and goes around the south shore of DNR and federal government. Weber Lake went the lake. This cabin is one of the oldest remaining from a “dead” lake to one that purifies water and CCC ranger cabins in Indiana. A short side loop supports a variety of wetland plant and animal takes you to the fire tower (CCC built in 1935). The species. You may walk the levee, scale the “high trail returns via the dam, back to the beach area. Lincoln wall”, and look for reminders of the old mining days while viewing wildlife species. 2. JOHN CARTER TRAIL: MODERATE — 2.1 miles. John Carter was a Lincoln family neighbor. This STATE PARK trail starts east of the gatehouse and proceeds and COLONEL JONES HOME PLEASE STAY ON MARKED TRAILS! INDIANA through beautiful pines and past an old strip mine RULES AND REGULATIONS area before connecting with Trail 1 (Lake Trail) • Do not injure or damage any structure, rock, tree, east of the campground. A short hop across SR 162 from the start of this trail is the Lincoln Boy- flower, bird or wild animal within the Park. Do NOT hood National Memorial. Be sure to stop in and gather limbs, brush or trees (either dead or alive) for talk with their interpretive staff and tour the visitor firewood! It MUST be allowed to remain to rebuild center and “living farm.” There is a fee. the natural humus. 3. SARAH LINCOLN GRIGSBY TRAIL: • Any firearm (except validly licensed handguns)BB Moderate – 1.7 miles. This trail runs through the gun, air gun, CO2 gun, bow and arrow, or spear Sarah Lincoln Woods Nature Preserve. This is the gun in possession in a state park must be unloaded park’s most pristine and unique area. Here you may or un-nocked and stored in a case or locked within find many prairie plants unusual to the area. The dry a vehicle except when participating in an activity upland forest has many steep slopes. Sarah, Abe’s authorized by written permit. older sister died at an early age during childbirth at a • Dogs and cats must be kept on a leash no longer nearby homestead. than six feet and attended at all times. 4. JAMES GENTRY TRAIL: MODERATE — 3.7 • There shall be no vending or advertising without per- miles. This trail takes you across (north of) State mission of the Department of Natural Resources. Road 162 along the northern border of the property to the site of the James Gentry home. Abraham Lincoln State Park is steeped in history, • Camping is permitted only in the campground. Lincoln worked at the Gentry store as a young man culture and natural beauty. This 1,747- Youth groups must be under adult supervision. and the Lincoln’s slept their last night in Indiana acre site was established in 1932 as a • Fires shall be built only in places provided. at this location. A historical marker designates memorial to Abraham Lincoln’s mother, the site. Passing through mature forest, the trail Nancy Hanks Lincoln. Abe spent part of • Motorists will observe speed limits as posted, and returns south of State Road 162 to the Howell his youth in the woods and fields of this park in designated areas. Shelter. A short side trail will take you to the Weber region, and he once recalled his childhood • Swimming is limited to such places and times as Lake trail if you desire. home with these words, “The very spot designated by the Department of Natural Resources. 5. MR LINCOLN’S NEIGHBORHOOD WALK: where grew the bread that formed my • Drinking water should be taken only from pumps, MODERATE — 1.7 miles. Young Abe spent many bones, I see. How strange, old field, on hydrants or fountains provided for that purpose. hours at the Gorden Mill waiting his turn to mill thee to tread. And feel I’m part of thee.” This water is tested regularly for purity. grain. This trail branches off of Trail 1 at the pic- A trail called “Mr. Lincoln’s Neighbor- nic shelter just west of the beach. You will pass hood Walk” highlights Lincoln-era sites • Report lost or found articles to the park office. the Little Pigeon Primitive Baptist Church and the such as Noah Gorden’s mill and the grave • All motorized vehicles must remain on paved road- gravesite of Sarah Lincoln Grigsby, the Gorden of Abe’s sister, Sarah Lincoln-Grigsby. way. Snowmobiles are prohibited. Home and Mill sites. By connecting with Trail 1 The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) on the south shore, you can continue around the • Bicycles to be ridden on paved surfaces only. was instrumental in establishing the recre- lake. (Brochures available at the park office, nature ational facilities now found in the park. The • Use of metal detectors prohibited. center or box office .) CCC was a national program designed to • Park closes from 11:00 PM until 7:00 AM, and no 6. WEBER LAKE TRAIL: EASY – 1.8 miles. This light provide jobs for unemployed young men one is allowed in the park, except for campers using to moderate hike takes you along the remnant of during the Great Depression. Up to 4 mil- their sites between these hours. the Troy-Gentryville Road to Weber Lake. (continued lion men across the country were associ- For a complete list of rules and regulations inquire at park office. at top) ated with the CCC from 1933-1942. They

ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES CENTRAL RESERVATION SYSTEMS lived in army base-like camps, worked hard and left a significant mark in many Indiana State Parks. At Reservations for all types of camping, family cabins, BOATS — Canoes and rowboats are rented by the Lincoln State Park, CCC crews built Lake Lincoln, and shelters at state parks, reservoirs and forests can hour or day. Paddleboats are rented by the hour only. the Lakeside shelter house, the boat rental building be made by going online or use the toll free number. Privately owned boats may be launched. State launch (formerly a ranger cabin) and many trails. permit is required. Only electric trolling motors, powered www.camp.IN.gov One of the most significant CCC projects was the by no more than two 12-volt batteries are permitted. 1-866-6campIN planting of trees. Many of the existing trees within the CAMP. CAMPING — Campground equipped with flush toi- (1-866-622-6746) CENTRAL RESERVATION SYSTEM park were planted by these men, who were some- lets, hot water and showers. Occupancy limited to 14 times called “The Tree Army” because of the thou- consecutive nights. Sites will accommodate trailers. Reservations for the Indiana State Park Inns and sands of trees they planted in parks all across the Reservation are available for both Electric and Primitive Inn-operated cabins can be made by going online United States. Within these groves of green, visitors sites through the Central Reservation System. or use the toll free number. can find a cool respite from the summer sun as they CONCESSIONS — A snack shop and grocery operate www.indianainns.com use Lincoln’s family cabins, electric campground and in the upper level of the beach bathhouse daily from 1-877-lodges1 group camp facilities. Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. (1-877-563-4371) The Sarah Lincoln Woods Nature Preserve is Firewood sold here. located in the southernmost portion of Lincoln State FAMILY CABINS — Family cabins sleep six persons Park. This nature preserve protects a rare southern and are available from April through November. Non- Indiana plant community called the oak barrens. Oak smoking cabins are available. Cabins may be rented barrens are marked by small populations of prairie for a maximum of 14 consecutive nights. Reservations plants growing in very open oak woodlands with dry, are available through the Central Reservation System. sandy soil. Early surveyors described these sandy COLONEL JONES HOME — Historic home of Lincoln ridgetops with clearings as “barrens, some oak, era friend and merchant. Tours and programs available hickory, grassy.” The management of this unique throughout year. nature preserve adds to the diversity of the park’s habitats and provides protection of rare plants for the FISHING — Bass, bluegill, etc. A state fishing license is required. They are available at the park office. future. A visit to Lincoln State Park is like taking a step back GROUP CAMP — Ideal for groups visiting the Lincoln into time when the land was wild and Abe Lincoln was sites nearby. Pine Hills Group Camp accommodates FOR MORE INFORMATION a boy. Enjoy your stay. Please disturb nothing. Take 155 people. It includes sleeping cabins, a dining hall, only pictures and leave only footprints. Abraham could kitchen, restrooms, showers and playfield. It is avail- STATE PARKS Write: LINCOLN STATE PARK RESERVOIRS be watching! able from April to November. Reservations are available Box 216, Hwy. 162 The modest neoclassical brick farmhouse of Wil- through the Central Reservation System. Lincoln City, Indiana 47552 liam Jones, merchant, farmer, politician, and Union Call: (812) 937-4710 GROUP COTTAGES — Located in Pine Hills Group Colonel, depicts life in the mid-nineteenth century. Camp and available when group camp is not reserved. Mapping Address: 15476 N CR 300 E Born in Vincennes, Indiana, in 1803, Jones settled Inquire at park office. Reservations are available through Lincoln City, Indiana 47552 in Spencer County in 1828. He and his wife, Rachel, the Central Reservtion System. raised five sons on this farm, which also included a HIKING — Miles of hiking trails are available. They are DNR general store. Today, visitors can tour the house and rated easy to moderate in difficulty. Indiana Department of Natural Resources a restored log barn, moved to the site in 1995. Tours www.dnr.IN.gov NATURE CENTER — Operates five days a week from and programs are scheduled from April through Oc- Memorial Day to Labor Day. Includes exhibits and SPECIAL NOTE tober. Request the Naturalist schedule for times. programs offered by a full time naturalist. Program schedules are available by visiting the website at www. Receipts from admission and service charges are used to help interpretiveservices.IN.gov or call (812) 937-4710. defray the operation and maintenance costs of the park. List of fees available in the park office. PICNIC AREAS — Offer tables, grills, toilet facilities, playground equipment and a playfield. Five picnic shel- The Programs, services. facilities, and activities of the Indiana ters may be reserved through the Central Reservation Department of Natural Resources are available to everyone. DNR THIS IS YOUR PARK System. prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, All visitors are expected to observe the following rules age, sex, or disability. If you believe that you have been discriminat- SWIMMING — Swimming is permitted at your own risk which are designed to fulfill the purpose for which ed against in any program, activity, or facility as described above, state parks were established, namely, to preserve a from dawn to dusk. The bathhouse and beach are open or if you desire further information please write to: Department of from the Saturday before Memorial Day and no later Natural Resources, Executive Office, 402 W. Washington St., Rm. primitive landscape in its natural condition for the use and enjoyment of the people. than Labor Day. W256, Indianapolis, IN 46204, (317) 232-4020. 10/12/07 ��

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